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Updated 03/28/2025

6D AGO

S8E26: Ja Morant remains, Zach Kleiman speaks

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill are fresh from FedExForum, where Zach Kleiman fielded questions about what the franchise did and did not do at the NBA's Thursday trade deadline.

6d ago

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38 min
FEB 4

S8E25: Memphis trades Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. and three other players to Utah.

Feb 4

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44 min
JAN 27

S8E24: Trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have two lottery picks?

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assess the trade market for the Memphis Grizzlies as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches.

Jan 27

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1h 1m
3D AGO

1632: School board elections and superintendent contract 'irrelevant' with MSCS takeover looming, lawmakers say

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is about to decide on the district's leadership, and candidates are campaigning for school board seats. But two sponsors of a state bill say little, if any, of that matters.

3d ago

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32 min
1D AGO

S9E6: Edible Memphis Editor-in-Chief Stacey Greenberg

Stacey joins host Holly Whitfield to recap the Edible Memphis Cozy Issue and Champion Sip Soup Contest. She also talks about her Best Bites of 2025 and recaps her recent trip to Italy.

1d ago

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33 min
3D AGO

Restaurant scene roundup

The restaurant industry can seem turbulent, especially in the past five years or so. New concepts seem to always be opening while others, even old favorites, close after decades in business. The Daily Memphian's Sophia Surrett chronicles these openings and closings in her weekly Food Files column. Today, she joins us to talk about a few restaurant openings, closings and other announcements on the horizon. Plus: Commissioners have questions even as crime dashboard contract dashboard gets approved Grizzlies lose a late lead and fall to short-handed Warriors Slutty Vegan tests the Memphis market with a restaurant takeover Some pregnant Tennesseans could park in handicap spots if a new bill passes Memphis Theological Seminary is closing its doors in July PDS launches a $7M campaign focused on community and outdoor learning

3d ago

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16 min
1D AGO

Giant Rats and other mysteries

In 1972, The Giant Rats of Sumatra — a local club — began in Memphis. But, what was the group about? Pest control? Animal husbandry? Carnival? The explanation lies in this clue: The answer is elementary, my dear Watson. The Giant Rats are stans of Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Every year, though in varying numbers, the group gets together to celebrate Holmes' presumed birthday of Jan. 6. Today, reporter Jody Callahan joins us to talk about the club and really all things Sherlock Holmes. Plus: Former State Rep. John DeBerry eyes the Republican primary for Shelby County Mayor Bartlett approves the purchase and new management for Quail Ridge Golf Course Two Memphis Tigers are invited to the NFL Combine Mayor Paul Young's 'State of the City' speech was met with hecklers Mayor Lee Harris says the county is owed millions for housing state prisoners FedEx and private equity partners announce a $9B deal with a Polish logistics company

1d ago

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15 min
2D AGO

Memphis on the music scene

In some ways, Memphis will always mean music. But there have been questions about Memphis' continuing role on the larger music scene as the industry's infrastructure -- labels, recording studios, A&R men -- is largely located elsewhere. The Grammy Awards, arguably the music industry's biggest night, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren't any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies. Today, arts and culture editor Elle Perry joins us to talk about Memphis' role on the national music scene. Plus: Ikea will close after a decade-long run A man pleads guilty in a hit and run that left a 20-year-old woman dead Tennessee lawmakers advance mom-focused bills Germantown leaders raise the debt limit to $100M MoSH is searching for a new executive director A rare church-to-home conversion brings 4-bedroom 'sanctuary living' to Cooper-Young A judge rules that only four MSCS board seats will appear on the 2026 ballot

2d ago

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15 min
FEB 4

S9E5: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 2

The food stylists and cookbook authors continue the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about their 'three kitchen problem' and Amy's love of gardening. They even share their top food photography tips.

Feb 4

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39 min
4D AGO

The State of the City and your relationship

As the week begins, local government is back to work, with the Shelby County Commission back to its regular meeting schedule. Plus, Memphis Mayor Paul Young will give the annual State of the City address Tuesday. But the thing you may want to note early in the week is something happening later in the week: Valentine's Day. It's on a Saturday this year, so get your dining reservations early. As always on Mondays, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about it all. Plus: New leadership at Indie Memphis hopes to revive the beloved nonprofit Believe Memphis weighs a closure allowing Grizzlies Prep a larger South Memphis campus A fake combat veteran pleads guilty to federal 'stolen valor' and wire fraud charges

4d ago

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11 min

Launched in September 2018, The Daily Memphian is the must-read, primary daily online publication for intelligent, in-depth journalism in the Memphis community. The Daily Memphian reports on critical news, holds political, business and community leaders accountable, and engages with and entertains its readers – all while seeking truth, acting with integrity, and never fearing stories simply because of their negative or positive attributes. Led by a seasoned team of veteran journalists, The Daily Memphian is of Memphis, not just in Memphis, and seeks to tell the stories of this city.